How Much Did It Cost London to Host Olympics?

How Much Is It Costing London to Host the Olympics?

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Every four years, the host country of the Olympics pulls out all the stops for one of the most celebrated sporting events. The country foots the bill for extravagant displays and performances during the opening ceremony and the construction of new infrastructure to accommodate the influx of people.

Although each country does a great job of organizing this prestigious event, the price they pay will take your breath away. Take a stab at how much the UK is spending to host the Olympics this year.

How much is it costing London to host the Olympics?

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How much is it costing London to host the Olympics?

CORRECT!

The British government is estimating the cost of hosting the Olympics this year to be $15 billion, beyond their initial estimate of $4 billion.
Just to give you some perspective, China spent $42 billion to host the Olympics in 2008, while Greece spent $15 billion.

INCORRECT!

The British government is estimating the cost of hosting the Olympics this year to be $15 billion, beyond their initial estimate of $4 billion.
Just to give you some perspective, China spent $42 billion to host the Olympics in 2008, while Greece spent $15 billion.